Somerset Hills YMCA In Basking Ridge To Hold Grand Opening For B. Fit Program

By Megeen Laska

On Monday, December 1, at 2:00pm the Somerset Hills YMCA will hold the official opening of the B. Fit (Beginner Fitness) Program at the Mount Airy branch. The program offers a small and welcoming fitness space designed to help participants feel comfortable and supported on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.

“Leading a healthy life is core to the mission of the Y and we want to ensure that everyone has that opportunity,” said David M. Carcieri, President and CEO of the Somerset Hills YMCA. “This new program and fitness space are perfect for adults who are introducing fitness into their lives and for those who want to get back into fitness. Our supportive staff is ready to coach them toward their personal goals.”

The B. Fit Program provides structure and accountability to help individuals learn how to overcome the personal barriers that prevent them from exercising regularly. Free to members of the Somerset Hills YMCA, the 12-week B. Fit Program provides participants with one-on-one attention from Wellness Coaches to create a fitness routine that maximizes outcomes for each individual. The Wellness Coaches ensure that participants are educated in the proper use of the fitness equipment and that they exercise safely. Additionally, the B. Fit staff encourages accountability among participants to schedule 2 to 3 sessions per week. At the end of the 12-week program, the B. Fit staff introduces participants to the main Wellness Center and demonstrates how to use the fitness equipment so they can continue their healthy lifestyles.

“We have learned that, for some, our Wellness Center can be a bit intimidating. This program offers a supportive environment to get people started on the right foot, minimize the apathy that is often associated with beginning a fitness routine, and make sure they are exercising safely using proper techniques,” commented Susan Visser, Director of Strategic Projects and Initiatives for the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend the official opening. For more information about the B. Fit Program, or to RSVP for the event, contact Susan Visser by phone 908-766-7898 x553 or email atsvisser@somersethillsymca.org.

For more information about the Somerset Hills YMCA, visit www.somersethillsymca.org.

Photo caption: The Somerset Hills YMCA’s B. Fit (Beginner Fitness) Program offers a private fitness space and personal guidance.